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Drifting
Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 1,700
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From: Southern Florida
Darn, I just checked my driver's license and it turns out I should be driving an age appropriate vehicle:
15-21 = Honda Civic Si (200,000 mi with blue smoke coming from the exhaust.)
22-25 = Scion TC (limo tint and Coffee can exhaust.)
26-32 = Mustang V6 with 20" chromies.
32-42 = Dodge Caravan (complete w/car seats and formula stains).
43-64 = First real car (Corvette, Shelby GT 500, BMW M3, Benz SL, etc.)
65-up = Mercury "Grand Ma." (As stated by the salesman in a ironically chipper tone, "This will be the last car you'll ever own.)
15-21 = Honda Civic Si (200,000 mi with blue smoke coming from the exhaust.)
22-25 = Scion TC (limo tint and Coffee can exhaust.)
26-32 = Mustang V6 with 20" chromies.
32-42 = Dodge Caravan (complete w/car seats and formula stains).
43-64 = First real car (Corvette, Shelby GT 500, BMW M3, Benz SL, etc.)
65-up = Mercury "Grand Ma." (As stated by the salesman in a ironically chipper tone, "This will be the last car you'll ever own.)
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,324
Likes: 35
From: Vernon Hills IL
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Pro
Joined: Oct 2008
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NO you didnt buy an old persons car.
Let me explain, the corvette clubs are not a singles club.
They are often for an older crowd because the people associated
with these clubs like to have dinners and other couple events.
The members usually dont have small kids to take care of and therefore
more time to attend.
If you are a young single guy, join a church and join their singles group.
It also doesnt hurt pulling into the church parking lot in a Corvette
either. Join a health club/gym and drive your vette there also.
Word gets around that you own a vette, and the single women will
find out. It doesnt hurt to own a corvette.
Let me explain, the corvette clubs are not a singles club.
They are often for an older crowd because the people associated
with these clubs like to have dinners and other couple events.
The members usually dont have small kids to take care of and therefore
more time to attend.
If you are a young single guy, join a church and join their singles group.
It also doesnt hurt pulling into the church parking lot in a Corvette
either. Join a health club/gym and drive your vette there also.
Word gets around that you own a vette, and the single women will
find out. It doesnt hurt to own a corvette.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 6,446
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From: Maryville TN
St. Jude Donor '06-13,'16-'17, '19
Yes! Enjoy it. It took some of us a lifetime of hard work to afford one.
Tom
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,165
Likes: 57
From: Halcottsville NY
I bought my 07' coupe, a year and a half ago, at age 58. It took me 34 yrs to get this Vette. I sold my last, a 66' vert, in 1973, but, lifes trials and tribulations kept me from getting another one sooner. When I was picking up my brand new Vette, there was a very nice, young man, about 23 picking up his brand new Vette, also. I remember the look on his face very well, because it mirrored mine. Two "young guys" picking up their brand new Vettes. Owning a Vette is pure joy. Enjoy it everyday and welcome to the club.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 637
Likes: 3
From: Tacoma WA
IMO, 38 is old. So you in fact bought the appropriate car
I'm 25, and I haven't seen a single C6 owner under 40 yet. I get alot of envious looks from 40+ men in their pickup/minivan/camry and when they see how old I am with my Mariners hat sideways they start hatin'. That feels good
I'm 25, and I haven't seen a single C6 owner under 40 yet. I get alot of envious looks from 40+ men in their pickup/minivan/camry and when they see how old I am with my Mariners hat sideways they start hatin'. That feels good
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 7,610
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)and on my second. They are amazingly fun cars.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 419
Likes: 1
From: La Crosse Wisconsin
I am 33. Old people can AFFORD new Vette's usually. Thats like asking if a Mercedes is an old mans car. Young guys drive used Camaro's, Mustangs, or ricers because they can AFFORD them and would love to own a Vette someday. In fact that is MY personal story. In my 20's I swore i would have a Vette someday. I just didn't think it would be at 33!
VIR
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1,442
Likes: 127
From: Palmyra Va
On reading your post my immediate reaction was to roll my eyes and move-on but I say congratulations on your 2008 Corvette and I commend you for being enthusiastic enough to join a Corvette club. What do you want to do with your Vette and what was your motivation for joining the Corvette Club? Is your car a daily driver...will you modify it for appearance and/or performance...are you interested in car shows, competitive events...does your Corvette club sponsor competitive events or is it mostly a social club?
My Corvette Club is not just a social club...they hold autocross events, drag races and the odd oval track event. I don't have much interest in their social events, I joined this particular Corvette club to take advantage of their competitive events. I joined other organizations so I can road race which is my real passion.
I'm in my 50s now and I've learned age is relative. I've known 'old' men in their 30's and 'young' men in their 70's. Through my Corvette club, I met and befriended an 'older' man, a former pro sprint car driver and an avid C6 racer who’s forgotten more about cars than I'll ever know. He's always willing to help others. You might find there’s much to be learned from some of these old guys. I know many old guys that routinely 'humiliate' younger guys on the track...don't write them off just because they're older.
Again, I don't know what you want to do with your car or what you're looking to get out of your Corvette club. If you’re there to pickup women you might be in the wrong place. If, however, you’re there to further your specific interests with your Corvette, meet some great people, learn about your car and how to drive it and have some fun in the process, you might be in the right place.
Good luck with your car, your interests and your perceptions.
My Corvette Club is not just a social club...they hold autocross events, drag races and the odd oval track event. I don't have much interest in their social events, I joined this particular Corvette club to take advantage of their competitive events. I joined other organizations so I can road race which is my real passion.
I'm in my 50s now and I've learned age is relative. I've known 'old' men in their 30's and 'young' men in their 70's. Through my Corvette club, I met and befriended an 'older' man, a former pro sprint car driver and an avid C6 racer who’s forgotten more about cars than I'll ever know. He's always willing to help others. You might find there’s much to be learned from some of these old guys. I know many old guys that routinely 'humiliate' younger guys on the track...don't write them off just because they're older.
Again, I don't know what you want to do with your car or what you're looking to get out of your Corvette club. If you’re there to pickup women you might be in the wrong place. If, however, you’re there to further your specific interests with your Corvette, meet some great people, learn about your car and how to drive it and have some fun in the process, you might be in the right place.
Good luck with your car, your interests and your perceptions.
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Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 4,261
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From: ,fl.Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night.
I asked myself the same question,people always refer as the kid,i am 35,I BOUGHT mine at 34 05c6z51 dsom, I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THE CAR,well almost everthing(had to go with BORLA STINGERS cat back) but it was a car I wanted since i was a KID,just had to work hard for childhood dream
Last edited by Johnny Utah; Oct 15, 2008 at 09:04 PM.
